So where can I find the best Israel programs?
Right here of course; If you are between the age of 18-30 years old, there are literally hundreds of amazing options.
When I first learned of all of the amazing opportunities for young adults, my wife and I looked at each other and said, Where do we sign up? We wanted to do it all over again.
My personal connection to Israel really grew from my first trip at age 16. I went there with my parents to visit our extended family. My grandfather was born in Israel, my father lived there and we have always remained in contact with our family there. At that time (1979), the country was very different than it is now; one television station, black and white TVs, no McDonalds, and no Levis blue jeans. I remember numerous requests to smuggle Levis and calculators in my suitcase.
Nevertheless, I was so impressed with the energy and culture of this amazing land, that I decided to return the following year by myself and travel around the country. At that time, I basically had to create my own itinerary (program). My mother gave me a list of our relatives and friends, bought me a ticket and I was on my own. I share with you my own personal story, because the simple Israel experience provided a life long connection for me to the country.
It can be the same for you.
My Recommendations for the Top Programs in Israel
Programs in Israel encourage you (our youth and our future) to experience life in Israel, not through the windows of a tour bus, but as a local living as part of a community. You can learn to speak Hebrew, become part of an Israeli community, live among your peers who share an adventurous spirit like yourself and, lastly, enjoy a fantastic experience that will last a lifetime.
Free Israel Birthright Programs
Free Israel Birthright trips, hard to believe absolutely free 10 day Israel Birthright programs. For more information on this truly amazing opportunity, see details and my suggestions to follow.
Masa Israel Journey
Masa Israel Journey; Over 200 life changing programs for young adults. Use our easy program finder for the perfect gap year programs Israel, study programs in Israel, internship programs Israel.
My Daughter Ariella and her MASA trip
I personally encourage my children to take advantage of these opportunities now before they take on the usual commitments of work, marriage, children, and bills. They have their whole life ahead of them and plenty of time for those things, but to experience something truly life changing and meaningful, the time is when they are young.
My youngest daughter Ariella is now a student at Bezalel Art Academy in Jerusalem as a result of her gap year program with MASA. She loved it so much, that she decided to stay. You can decide to do participate in any program that you prefer and we can help show you the way.
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